in which there is a poll.

[silverflight8]

I don't get all those writing clichés about eyes expressing emotion (and a random side question about what people notice) so here, have a poll.

ETA: OH CURSES I forgot to change the last question to a check question. Comment if you have other options >.>

[Poll #1752869]

Comments

[insanepurin.livejournal.com]

For me, eyes and facial expression go hand in hand. If your brows are narrowed, it could mean you're unamused/angry/trying to concentrate. If your eyes are widened, would your jaw drop or would your mouth be a little pursed "o"? :o

It's odd 'cause in fiction, I like writing about eyes, and in animanga I find something different/fun/fascinating looking at big shoujo eyes and the like. :P But IRL, I'm generally uncomfortable maintaining eye contact with people. I'm more likely to look at their cheeks or forehead or overall face to compensate so they wouldn't feel like I'm ignoring them (I'm not), it's just that direct eye contact makes me feel like the other person is looking into me, and it's a little... probing. I speak as someone on the high-function autism scale, so YMMV.

[silverflight8.livejournal.com]

*nods* Yeah, I get what you mean by not wanting to look them into the eye all the time. I always feel like I'm looking at them too long, or staring, or something, so maybe I never did pick up the messages.